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Jacobin is the term used to describe all types of furniture built in medieval England during the reign of King James to the rule of King James II. Jacobean furniture has had several structures and designs. However, most of the objects furniture built during the Jacobean era were heavy and awkward. Oak and pine trees, were the two main types of wood used in construction of Jacobean furniture. Oak was suitable for large and heavy items. He was also resistant to worms and other insects. This made a good choice for robust Jacobean period furniture.

Maple and ash were also used at times in the Jacobean furniture thanks to their lower cost. Upholstery materials used for furniture were very fine quality. These materials were often varied and silk, linen or wool. During the last part of the Jacobean period, furniture style began to change. Walnut was used instead of oak. Reed was also used to make the new style of decor. Colonial Americans copied styles earlier Jacobean furniture and was popular in the United States as "Early American" furniture. Jacobean furniture were a classic look and robust structure thanks to which they are still very popular in many auction halls.

Characteristics of Jacobean furniture:

1. were enormous dimensions.

2. the method of construction was very simple.

3. furniture lines were square or a rectangle.

4. spiral Turnings were very popular.

5. the tables were rectangular, but round tables were introduced during the later stages of the Jacobean period.

Chairs were regarded as a status symbol and were reserved for the head of the family. The chairs were of different models and with the passage of time, armless chairs were introduced. In general, a typical family contains only two chairs, one for the head of the House and his wife. Most people would sit on stools and benches during the Jacobean period. In addition to chairs, Jacobean furniture consisted of dining tables, boxes of Bibles, cabinets, chests, stools, benches, stools, joint rear mirrors and tables. Bible boxes and crates were very easy to do, but were done very elegantly.

The lounge was well cared for, as has been used for displaying furniture for guests. A set of expensive furniture, also served as a status symbol. Jacobean furniture were elegant in appearance due to the detailed drawings and sculpture in wood. In the early stages, items of furniture were built only in forms of square or a rectangle. But with the passage of time, were also used elegant and stylish ovals, circles, columns, etc. The combinations of classic and contemporary styles have been found in the same piece of furniture in the later stages of the era.

However, Jacobean furniture gradually began to disappear from mobile homes in England by the end of the Elizabethan and Jacobean era. They were replaced by modern furniture in English families during the Renaissance period.